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Sarah Stephenson: English & Classics

'My thesis analyzes both ancient and contemporary literature'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Sarah Stephenson is majoring in English and classics.

'When my friends and I put on a show, it is everything to us.'

"I have learned the most about myself in these settings, when, in the midst of all of the big and significant business of the world at large, we are all fully invested in creating something with our imaginations, together."

Tess Lovell: English & Performing and Media Arts

James Koga: Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity

'This class opened the door to experimenting as a musician and learning how to marry coding and improvisation.'

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James Koga is a computer science major.

Kaila Hall: Government & French

'Professors encouraged me to explore new academic interests'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kaila Hall is majoring in government & French.

Sam Bueker: Government & Near Eastern Studies

'Courses outside of my major were among the most fascinating and valuable I took'

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Sam Bueker is majoring in government & Near Eastern studies.

'I used machine learning to analyze factors that impact voter turnout'

"As I have explored my interests through my courses, I have learned to appreciate learning for the sake of it, and working for the sake of producing knowledge. When I think about how I want to spend my time after I leave Cornell, I think about it through the lens of the meaning of my work, both to me and to the world."

Fatima Al-Sammak: Government and Operations Research and Engineering

'I reviewed economic research papers written by undergraduates from all over the country'

"Through the diverse and inclusive community I found here, I learned to not only accept who I am, but also appreciate others for who they are."

Sara Yoo: Economics & Mathematics

Kate Chanpong: Statistical Science

'I contributed to refining the course content and teaching approach for my stats class'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kate Chanpong is majoring in statistical science.

'I feel equipped to handle whatever uncertainties lie ahead'

"Cornell provides opportunities for experiences that you truly may never get again, and the best thing to do is take advantage of them as frequently as possible. And when a moment feels too big, don’t hesitate to ask for help (or at least watch the sunset on the slope). It’ll all work out – trust in your abilities!"

Osita Achufusi: Environment and Sustainability

Kevin Lu: Economics

'I am far less afraid of failure'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Kevin Lu is an economics major.

Laine Havens: Astronomy & Science and Technology Studies

'I embraced my love of learning'

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Laine Havens is majoring in astronomy and science & technology studies

Dean Zhang: Biological Sciences, Computer Science & Music

'I developed machine learning models to predict the progression of diabetic retinopathy'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Dean Zhang is majoring in biological sciences, computer science and music.

Vidya Balaji: Economics

'The College teaches you how to think, not what to think'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Vidya Balaji is an economics major.

'My path is not predetermined and I am always in flux'

"Being immersed within such a rich student body, I have found that my ideas are constantly in conversation with those of my peers, and I feel as though I am always in a process of learning more about myself and those around me."

Hanako Yamasaki: Comparative Literature & Philosophy

Davis Ouriel: Performing and Media Arts & Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies

'I learned to encourage sensitivity, collaboration and agency'

5/15/2025 A&S Communications

Davis Ouriel is majoring in performing and media arts & feminist, gender and sexuality studies

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'When my friends and I put on a show, it is everything to us.'

'I used machine learning to analyze factors that impact voter turnout'

'I reviewed economic research papers written by undergraduates from all over the country'

'I feel equipped to handle whatever uncertainties lie ahead'

'My path is not predetermined and I am always in flux'